Are you ready for something exciting and worthwhile. We know switching industries can be terrifying. What about necessary experience? What about the starting wages? Massive concerns.

But trust us: this amazing opportunity in the steel industry deserves your consideration. If you’re interested in making a living you can be proud of while carrying out meaningful work, keep reading.

With our apprenticeship program, you can breathe in the sunshine, get your hands dirty, and feel the satisfaction of a hard day’s work when you go to bed each night. Maybe this is far from the office job, managerial role, etc. you imagined for yourself. But maybe it’s just what you’ve been hoping for.

A change of pace, in scenery and connections.

And you can begin this new journey without an extensive skills summary or any previous experience. We’re not looking for fancy degrees or certifications. If you’re willing, dedicated, and driven, that’s the character we’re after. That’s all you need.

Our crews are comprised of intelligent, creative minds who collaborate and strive daily to be better. And as an apprentice, you’ll be able to earn as you learn. You’ll gain ironworking experience in our program, and you’ll be challenged and trained by the best. You can count on rapid development in this 2-year program, with hourly pay increasing every 6 months.

And if leadership and management are goals of yours, we applaud you and encourage that dream. If you put in the time and effort, that kind of role can be achieved in our company.

Don’t feel lost or discouraged during this transitional period. You have options. Great ones. This one, we feel, happens to be the greatest on the job market to date. We care about American infrastructure, families and communities, your new vision for your life, and our talented crews and leaders. Put simply, we give a damn. In every way.

Your career here might be very different, given your past work history. But that’s the point, right? Don’t wait another minute. Check us out!

What’s it Like to Work at Shelby Erectors?

Our work is throughout the state of Florida.

At Shelby Erectors, we know who we are and what kind of team we want to build. To succeed in the Reinforcing Ironworker (Rodbuster) role, you’ll need to exemplify the following characteristics:

We’re a hard-working team. The work in the field is difficult. The conditions are hot, the materials are heavy, and at times the work is dangerous. To fit in here, you’ll need to respect the team in the field for the hard work they do. If you like the idea of taking your time and think that the work can wait until tomorrow, you’re likely not a fit for us. But if you want the challenge of showing the rest of the team that you can work as hard as they do, submit your application so we can talk to you.

Every single person on the team has a responsibility to one another. We take care of each other because we know how important it is for our team members to be able to depend on each other. We don’t blame, point fingers, or ignore our responsibilities. If you like the idea of knowing that someone will be there to take care of you and have no problem doing the same, we want to speak with you.

Every team member is always improving and wants to be better, just because they can. We value growth and learning for everyone on the team. We lead our industry in new technology, a paperless work environment, and the use of software to help us automate our business administration. So, if you don’t like learning new ways to do the work or aren’t comfortable using the tools we provide, this may not be a fit for you. On the other hand, if you’re always up for learning something new and improving the way you work, we want to talk to you.

Finally, and most importantly, everyone on our team gives a damn about the quality of the work they complete. It's not enough to do a good job or to punch a clock to get the hours. The commitment we have to each other, our clients, and our work comes from the core of who we are. Every single person on our team cares more than they should, not because they have to, but because it’s who they are.

Learn more about this amazing opportunity at Shelby Erectors by watching this video.

Job Requirements

Carrying and positioning heavy steel bars by hand, tying bars at intersections with tie wire.

Bending to tie bars and pick up heavy loads.

Complying with all safety and project rules.

Ability to work in a team in an outdoor construction setting.

Reliable transportation to and from the job site.

Uphold the standards set forth by our core values and purpose.

Carries single or multiple reinforcing bars in 10, 20, 40, or 60-feet lengths alone or as part of a lifting team.

Uses paint and/or keel to mark reinforcing bars for cutting or tying.

Ties pieces of reinforcing bar together using wire and pliers and in-place horizontally for paving or floors, or vertical for columns and walls.

Qualifications

Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.

Ability to travel and work overtime (may include nights and weekends).

Capability to load and unload rebar bundles to or from trucks and place them in the final destination as instructed.

Maintain equipment and tools to ensure long lasting use.

Responsible and accountable for their own personal safety and the safety of all co-workers.

Able to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.

Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or company policies and procedures promptly.

Must fluently read and speak English

Benefits

$18.50 per hour, with periodic adjustments as you progress through the program

Health benefits after 90 days of employment

Company 401(k) after one year of employment

Prior to acceptance into the Shelby Erectors’ Apprenticeship Program, all new employees must complete 90-days of satisfactory employment.

If you’ve read this far and feel like you’re a good fit for the Shelby Erectors team, fill out the application immediately. We’re quickly filling positions at multiple job sites in the Orlando, Miami, and Tampa areas.

Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an email from us with further instructions. Make sure to submit a valid email address that you can easily check.

We are only considering local or relocating applicants and per diem will not be offered under any circumstances.

Relocation assistance is not available.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Shelby Erectors provides on the job training and an apprenticeship program as an equal opportunity employer.